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A regional approach for aquaculture
- Region: Rwanda
- Focus: Aquaculture
FoodTechAfrica Rwanda
After wrapping up our activities in Kenya, we rolled out a new fish farming model designed for East Africa. We put it to the test in Rwanda, through the Gishanda Impact Cluster, backed by both Rwandan and Dutch governments.
Objective
Gishanda Fish Farm epitomizes modern sustainable aquaculture, powered by state-of-the-art Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and solar technology. This venture not only introduces advanced fish farming techniques to the Eastern region of Rwanda but also serves as a beacon of education and empowerment for local communities.
Our farm is not just a producer of quality tilapia fingerlings; it’s a holistic model of circular agriculture, with effluent from the farm fertilizing an on-site organic vegetable farm. Through this integrated approach, Gishanda Fish Farm not only creates employment opportunities but also addresses local nutritional deficits by supplying high-quality protein to the community.
In its inaugural phase, Gishanda Fish Farm is poised to produce up to 30 tonnes of tilapia annually, with a significant portion allocated for local consumption at affordable rates. Moreover, our commitment to sustainability extends beyond mere production; we aim to produce over a million tilapia fingerlings annually, facilitating the growth of the Rwandan aquaculture sector and contributing to the restocking of regional lakes.
Central to our mission is the focus on education and skill development. Gishanda Fish Farm aspires to be a national hub for learning in the aquaculture sector, forging partnerships with educational institutions, government bodies, and private enterprises to uplift and empower the community.
Through the Gishanda Fish Farm project, FoodTechAfrica has not only pioneered a groundbreaking aquaculture model but has also catalyzed sustainable socio-economic development in Rwanda, ensuring a brighter, more food-secure future for the region.
Support
This project is co-financed by the government of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Partners
Holland Aqua, Viqon, Fishion, Larive International and Lattice Consulting.